Set a family intention for the holiday season
Intentions are extremely powerful. Have your family determine and express exactly what you want this holiday season. What is important to the family? Time spent together at home or out at parties? A family vacation? Treasured traditions (and which ones)? Lots of gifts? Discuss your intentions as a family and perhaps arrive at some new ones.
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